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Matt Markovich
King County to replace correctional facility with modern jail, behavioral health center
A report outlines plans to replace the aging King County Correctional Facility with a modern jail to serve the needs of inmates.2 years ago
Micki Gamez
‘This is an ongoing effort:’ King County officers report 36 DUIs in one weekend
Last weekend King County officers conducted a mobile impaired driving unit to get drivers under the influence off the roads.2 years ago
Sam Campbell and Steve Coogan
Measles case reported at West Seattle clinic; know the symptoms
A child, now confirmed to have measles, went to the Franciscan Health Urgent Care clinic in West Seattle, officials said in a release Friday.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
1 killed in multi-vehicle crash on I-5 south in Fife; morning traffic affected
The Washington State Patrol is on the scene of a deadly multi-vehicle crash that occurred on I-5 south in Pierce County early Friday.2 years ago
Micki Gamez
Upcoming construction: SDOT to prepare bridges for next big earthquake
There are 16 Seattle roadway and pedestrian bridges that need upgrading in the event the next big earthquake hits.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
90 Lynnwood residents — mostly seniors — on verge of homelessness
Seattle Morning News' Dave Ross speaks with the Lynnwood City Council president on protecting residents who live in manufactured home communities and are seeing massive rent increases on the land their homes sit on.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Interim SPD Chief Rahr on police-city relations: ‘Can we please hit the reset button?’
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell appointed Sue Rahr as the city's interim police chief after removing Adrian Diaz from the role due to accumulating allegations.2 years ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Why has no one been arrested in the Garfield High School shooting?
It's been several days and still no arrests have been made in the deadly Garfield High School shooting. Many are asking "Why?"2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Seattle City Council takes steps to expand use of automated license plate readers
A Seattle City Council committee expanded the use of automated license plate readers across the Seattle Police Department's fleet Tuesday.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Inslee directive requires Washington hospitals to provide emergency abortion care
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has issued a directive requiring the Department of Health to ensure hospitals provide emergency abortion care.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Sullivan: The do’s and don’ts of beach driving in Washington
Driving on the beach is one of those great experiences that we have here in Washington, but it appears that many people don't know the rules.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Designs unveiled for new I-5 bridge between Washington, Oregon
The first conceptual design drawings for a replacement I-5 bridge between Washington and Oregon were made public Monday.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
‘If you flee, we will pursue you:’ Washington police respond to new law
A new Washington police pursuit law went into effect on Thursday. KIRO Newsradio spoke with agencies about what the public can expect.2 years ago
The KIRO Newsradio staff with wire reports
Judge denies state GOP attempt to keep initiatives’ financial impact off ballot
A judge ruled Friday that what have are known as "financial warning labels" must be included with initiatives on the November ballot.2 years ago
Micki Gamez
Kia deals with another massive recall as Telluride SUVs face a risk of fire
Kia and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a recall Friday, this time for nearly half a million Kia Telluride SUVs.2 years ago
Micki Gamez
Bellevue Police Department has had enough with traffic fatalities
Washington traffic fatalities are at a 33-year high. A Bellevue police officer said the numbers should concern everyone.2 years ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
‘Earthrise’ photographer who called Northwest home on his famous picture
Apollo 8 astronaut Bill Anders took a photograph of a distant earth in 1968. The image has since been come to be known as "Earthrise."2 years ago
Micki Gamez
Welcome to construction season: Revive I-5 in Seattle is back
Drivers moving between Seattle and Tukwila will have a hard time getting through work this weekend thanks to the Revive I-5 project.2 years ago
Feliks Banel
Fires devastated Seattle, Ellensburg, Spokane in 1889
When Washington became a state in November 1889, that wasn’t the only big news story that year, thanks to devastating fires across the state.2 years ago
Heather Bosch and Steve Coogan
1 killed after a plane crashed into an Auburn building
One person died after a small plane crashed onto the roof of a building in Auburn Thursday, according to the Valley Regional Fire Authority.2 years ago
Feliks Banel
Everett’s Clark Park gazebo now gone to the dogs
The Everett Clark Park gazebo will be dismantled as the city council voted for funding to build an off-leash dog area.2 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
OPA opens probe over incident where Seattle officers appear to be beating man
Seattle's civilian police watchdog agency has confirmed it is investigating Seattle officers seen on social media appearing to beat a man.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Seattle homeowners face sticker shock with new levies
Seattle homeowners should be prepared for sticker shock after an approved housing levy and proposed transportation levy take shape.2 years ago
